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Gina Archibald Poem
Mommy, Why do you cry?
Daddy, Why weep?
The angels up here.
Are so loving and sweet.
What a beautiful place,
No sadness or fears.
And whatever you ask,
God always hears.
His love surrounds me,
I am not alone.
I am comforted and loved,
I am happy at home.
So, here for you,
I'll patiently abide.
Keeping our mansion ready,
Warm and cozy inside.
I'm very close by,
And in your hearts I will stay.
I'm not really gone,
I'm just a heartbeat away.
The angels were singing,
As they opened the gates.
As you see, for me,
Heaven just could not wait.
Copyright © Gina Archibald | Year Posted 2009
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Gina Archibald Poem
These long and lonely days
Are very dangerous roads
Too much time for me to ponder
Can my heart carry this load
Plenty of time has gone by now
Enough for healing to start
I can tell that to my head
But I don't hear it in my heart
This time is mostly spent
On living in the past
Reliving happy moments
Over which now shadows cast
As I think of better days
Sweet memories as my source
I realize with amazement
That I long to hear your voice
To hear you tell me softly
That everything will be fine
That your love for me was always true
And we can turn back the hands of time
But I know down deep within
That's only an empty dream
For your love for me was never
As real as you made it seem
Although the love you showed me
Restored my hope for things to be
You soon shattered my newfound faith
And left me drowning, lost at sea
The belief in love you made me feel
That someone could be true
Was only just a mask you wore
This picture of happiness you drew
Only adding to my pain
Are the tears you never shed
You do not mourn for what you've lost
Your heart for me unbled
Because in reality
Your intentions were concealed
You never gave yourself to me
Real love you did not feel
You did not want forever
You didn't want me to stay
You only wanted triumph
For this stupid game you play
So triumph I will give you
But not because I'm weak
But because when all is said and done
You won't find the joy you seek
You will one day look for love so true,
Asking God to hear your prayer
But all that He will answer is
My son, there's nothing there
You will cry and you will mourn
You'll dance the lonely dances
But soon you'll come to realize
You threw away all your chances
I may have been that chance for you
But that we cannot tell
Though one day you will wonder
"What if" questions will unveil
Was I the one that got away
Did you throw away the best
Did your selfish ways cost you The One
When your heart was put to the test
Right now it's true I'm struggling
To change my point of view
To find that place in time
Where I don't cry for you
Where I no longer live
In the place where memories exist
Where my love is something valued
Not just another name on a list
One day that time will come
I'll find the one that's true
Peace and joy will take your place
And I won't think of you
The grief I feel will be no more
I'll be happy and be free
And though you may not know it now
But that's when you'll cry for me
Copyright © Gina Archibald | Year Posted 2009
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Gina Archibald Poem
She stands ready and willing
Her jaw set strong
To defend the freedoms
Of this land she calls home.
Each concern and each fear
She tucks safely within
For there’ll be no room for doubt
No time for pretend.
Honor and Duty
This by which she lives
Sacrifice and service
Are the offerings she gives.
For each night we lay down
In soft comfy beds
While she scans perimeters
Never lowers her head.
We kiss our children
Play ball in the yard
While she waits on loved ones
Just a letter or card.
Her weapon is clean,
Her boots, they shine
Brothers and sisters in service
Stand close by her side.
Dust in her eyes,
Sweat on her brow,
Onward she presses,
No furrow, nor scowl.
Each step more determined
Though long the road seems,
Pride rings through her voice
With every “HOOAH!” she screams.
She is honor, she is loyalty
She’s courage untold
She is integrity and respect
More precious than gold.
She is love for her family
Who prays for her return.
She is grace flowing freely
With every bullet she burns.
She is strength without weakness
She’s defender of worlds
She’s warrior, she’s ARMY
She’s a proud Soldiergirl.
And when the time comes,
For her maker to meet.
She’ll stand in His judgment
And this He’ll repeat
You’ve honored your country,
And your fellow man,
Put your life on the line
So that others can stand.
Now enter my kingdom
And down lay your gun
Well done, my child,
Your battle is done.
Copyright © Gina Archibald | Year Posted 2008
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